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#10091761, Roy Ellis, Listing Office: Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
$425,000 List price
1905 Bivins St Durham, NC 27707
$5,047
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
851 sqft
0.2 acres
$499 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1905 Bivins St
Don't miss this cute-as-a-button bungalow on a large flat lot in Lakewood. The large deck and screened porch, plus lots of attic storage help this small-footprint house live large. Set on a quiet street within an easy walk to great coffee at Cocoa Cinnamon, delicious brunch at Lula and Sadie's, and evenings at Lakewood Social, you can be a part of it all, while still enjoying leafy quietude at home. Close to Duke, moments to downtown Durham, and a short drive to UNC or RTP.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Forced Air, Propane
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size851 sqft
Lot size0.21 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingDriveway, Gravel, On Site, On Street
MLS #10099707
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway, Gravel, On Site, On Street
- Exterior: Back Fence, Deck, Porch, Screened Porch, Fence, Gutters, Storage
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $425,000
- Price/SqFt: $499
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,765
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Heading south on Chapel Hill Street, turn left on Bivins Street. Home is on the right.
- Year Built: 1940
- Living Area: 851 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 10099707
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Nest Realty of the Triangle
- Office Phone: (919) 493-8383
- Listing Agent: Adam J Dickinson
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2021 | Home Sold | $351,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,271 | $2,765 |
| 2023 | $198,271 | $2,597 |
| 2022 | $198,271 | $2,537 |
| 2021 | $198,271 | $2,525 |
| 2020 | $198,271 | $2,466 |
| 2019 | $198,271 | $2,466 |
| 2018 | $132,582 | $1,798 |
| 2017 | $132,582 | $1,785 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Lakewood Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•2520 Vesson Ave
7
Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.8 mi
•909 Cobb St
2
C.C. Spaulding Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•1531 S Roxboro St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,045. The most common annual income of people living in Durham, NC is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
40%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Continuing Education Courses
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Express/Express For Men
New York & Company
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Volkswagen
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1905 Bivins St
The listing price of 1905 Bivins St property is $425,000.
The property 1905 Bivins St is a house located in Durham, North Carolina, 27707.
Active Listing: 1905 Bivins St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1905 Bivins St are: Lakewood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), C.C. Spaulding Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lakewood Montessori Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Rogers-Herr Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Healthy Start Academy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), J D Clement Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Durham School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hillside High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,765 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 26, 2021 for $351,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1905 Bivins St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1905 Bivins St is 851 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1905 Bivins St is 1940.
This home is located at 1905 Bivins St in Durham, NC and zip code 27707 in the Tuscaloosa-Lakewood neighborhood. This 851 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.
Durham, NC housing market in April 2025 saw over 97 listings sold above listed price, more than 77 sold at listed price and over 139 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Durham, NC increased by 15.2% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $426,415, while the average time on the real estate market was 27 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.